Study hospitality, tourism and events

Our hospitality, tourism and event management courses are world ranked and recognised globally, so you know that at AUT you learn from some of the world’s best. Our programmes are ranked in the top 40 globally by the prestigious Shanghai Ranking and in the world's top 100 by rankings organisation QS, and our tourism degrees are accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Workplace experience is at the heart of our hospitality and tourism degrees, and strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great organisations for your work placement. You’ll also learn about real-life hospitality right here on campus in our training restaurants, making it easy for you to move from university to your future career.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in hospitality, tourism and events

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across many fields in hospitality, tourism and events.

More about our research

International student exchange

Immerse yourself in another culture while you study and have the adventure of your life by going on a student exchange:

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Emily Morgan in her chef whites, standing in AUT's kitchens.
Busy tourism in Venice Italy
Three images of the AUT Winter Series, showing chefs and students making food and wine being poured.
Two photos side by side that show Emily Morgan preparing dishes, dressed in he chef whites.
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Emily Morgan in her chef whites, standing in AUT's kitchens.
High placing in trans-Tasman cook-off
15 Oct, 2024
An AUT culinary arts student has done well in a trans-Tasman live cook-off competition for apprentice and young chefs.
Busy tourism in Venice Italy
Could “slow tourism” offset overtourism?
11 Sep, 2024
Mindfulness – being fully present in the moment – has influenced several sectors, including slow food, slow fashion, and now slow travel.
Three images of the AUT Winter Series, showing chefs and students making food and wine being poured.
Culinary delight at the Winter Series
22 Jul, 2024
Unwrap the chocolate and break out the mead, AUT’s Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series is back to warm you up with all things food in 2024.
Two photos side by side that show Emily Morgan preparing dishes, dressed in he chef whites.
Taking on Australia’s best young chefs
24 Jun, 2024
Emily Morgan is off to the final of the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat competition in September.
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Welcome to NZ – now pay up
18 Jun, 2024
Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists? Or do we want to attract large numbers of all tourist types and charge them more?
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Jason Kim
Sarah Miller
Rahmawati Taqwa
Hannah Thorne
Jolyon Walsh
Jason Kim
Great graduatesJason KimChef/Restaurateur, TokkiDiploma in Culinary ArtsHe enjoys sharing his love of food with his customers, says Jason Kim who is now chef and restaurateur at Tokki. a much-loved Korean restaurant in Milford.He enjoys sharing his love of food with his customers, says Jason Kim who is now chef and restaurateur at Tokki. a much-loved Korean restaurant in Milford.
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Sarah Miller
Great graduatesSarah MillerBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementShe has a passion for all things events and hospitableness, says Sarah Miller who is currently studying a degree in hospitality management and marketing.She has a passion for all things events and hospitableness, says Sarah Miller who is currently studying a degree in hospitality management and marketing.
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Rahmawati Taqwa
Great graduatesRahmawati TaqwaHead of Public Relations Division, Tourism Board, Rote Ndao, IndonesiaMaster of International Tourism ManagementStudying the Master of International Tourism Management was the natural next step in her tourism career, says Rahmawati Taqwa who came to AUT from Indonesia.Studying the Master of International Tourism Management was the natural next step in her tourism career, says Rahmawati Taqwa who came to AUT as an international student from Indonesia. After completing her studies in New Zealand in 2019, Rahmawati has now returned to Indonesia where she is working for the Tourism Board in Rote Ndao.
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Hannah Thorne
Great graduatesHannah ThorneMarketing & Customer Experience Manager, SMC EventsBachelor of ArtsBeing able to travel all over New Zealand for a range of events is amazing, says event management alumna Hannah Thorne who now works for SMC Events.Being able to travel all over New Zealand for a range of events is amazing, says event management alumna Hannah Thorne who now works for SMC Events.
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Jolyon Walsh
Great graduatesJolyon WalshSales & Event Coordinator, Eventfinda StadiumBachelor of ArtsSuccessfully planning and producing a public event as part of his degree was a massive highlight, says Jolyon Walsh who studied event management and marketing.Successfully planning and producing a public event as part of his degree was a massive highlight, says Jolyon Walsh who studied event management and marketing.
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